New Zealand Defence Force - Latest News [Page 125]
UPDATE: NZ troops in basrah after explosions
Thursday, 22 April 2004, 9:14 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Basrah City remains closed to Coalition Forces except those directed to support Iraqi casualties. NZ Troops are safe and remain in Fortress Lines and will stay there today. More >>
Calling All D-DAY Veterans
Friday, 16 April 2004, 8:20 am | New Zealand Defence Force
June 6, 2004 is the 60th anniversary of D-Day, and Veterans’ Affairs New Zealand (VANZ) is interested in hearing from New Zealand veterans who served during the Allies’ invasion of Western Europe. More >>
New Defence Personnel For Afghanistan
Wednesday, 14 April 2004, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Ninety six New Zealand Defence Force personnel depart Christchurch on Thursday for a six month tour of duty with the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Afghanistan. The flight is scheduled to depart Christchurch at 7.30 am, Thursday 15 April 2004. More >>
Afghanistan Deployment FAQ
Wednesday, 14 April 2004, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
What does the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) comprise of? The PRT consists of three Liaison (LNO) teams supported by Infantry, Engineers, Staff Officers, Communications and Logistic staff totalling 91 personnel. The LNO teams provide a conduit for information ... More >>
Change Of Command Ceremony For Top Navy Brass
Thursday, 8 April 2004, 5:45 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A unique double ceremony was held on Wednesday April 7, 2004 at Devonport Naval Base, where the Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Peter McHaffie and the Maritime Component Commander, Commodore David Ledson handed over their commands. More >>
Navy Frigate Te Mana Back To The Middle East
Wednesday, 7 April 2004, 11:11 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS TE MANA will sail tomorrow for its second deployment to the Middle East to support OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. More >>
Te Kaha Visiting Homeport, Auckland 12-15 March
Thursday, 4 March 2004, 10:37 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Navy frigate HMNZS TE KAHA normally based at Devonport Naval Base, will be making a rare visit across the harbour to her homeport of Auckland (berthing at Princes Wharf), 12 to 15 March 2004. More >>
Update: Defence Force On Alert As Floodwaters Rise
Monday, 1 March 2004, 9:24 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Current Activity The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) continues to provide support as possible floodwaters hit the central and lower North Island. More >>
Images Of Flood Search And Rescue By 3 Sqn RNZAF
Tuesday, 17 February 2004, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Images from the Royal New Zealand Air Force 3 Squadron of their helicopter search and rescue operation activities in and near the township of Whangaehu. Photos NZDF. More >>
Feedback on Whenuapai
Thursday, 5 February 2004, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force is planning a further series of public meetings to provide feedback to local communities on the public submission process. New Zealand Defence Force Director of Property Rationalisation, Peter Bollmann, said today that ... More >>
Navy At Waitangi Commemorations
Tuesday, 3 February 2004, 12:45 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal New Zealand Navy will join with the people of Tai Tokerau and government officials to attend Waitangi Day commemorations in the Bay of Islands, over the period February 5 and 6, 2004. More >>
Territorials Two-Week Training Exercise With Aus.
Thursday, 29 January 2004, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Army Territorial Force soldiers and officers will join forces with their Australian counterparts for a two-week training exercise on New Zealand’s West Coast from 1-14 February 2004. More >>
Singapore Armed Forces Artillery On Wellington Roa
Tuesday, 27 January 2004, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Six 155mm Self Propelled Artillery Guns of the Singaporean Armed Forces will be transported along State Highway One between Wellington and Waiouru on Wednesday, 28 Jan 04 after being unloaded at the Port of Wellington. More >>
Whenuapai Airbase Submissions Close On Friday
Friday, 23 January 2004, 9:55 am | New Zealand Defence Force
More than 600 people have responded so far to the New Zealand Defence Force’s call for submissions on the future use options for Whenuapai Air Force base. More >>
Whenuapai submissions close with over 2200
Friday, 23 January 2004, 9:53 am | New Zealand Defence Force
“An outstanding response from the local community”, is how NZDF Director of Property Rationalisation, Peter Bollmann describes the result of consultation on the future use options of Whenuapai Air Force Base. More >>
Defence Force Staff Returning From Solomon Islands
Thursday, 22 January 2004, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Sixty nine New Zealand Defence Force personnel, who have spent the past three months on duty in the Solomon Islands, will arrive at RNZAF Base Ohakea on a C130 Hercules at around 1.00 am Friday January 23, 2004, not Thursday evening as detailed in the ... More >>
Change Of Defence Force Staff For Solomon Islands
Wednesday, 21 January 2004, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Thirty eight New Zealand Defence Force personnel depart RNZAF Base Ohakea tomorrow for a three month tour of duty in the Solomon Islands. The personnel will take up varying positions the Logistic and No 3 Squadron detachments located in Honiara. ... More >>
Changes To Defence Public Relations Appointments
Wednesday, 14 January 2004, 10:52 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Mr Warren Inkster has been recently appointed as the inaugural Director Defence Public Relations and is responsible for strategic Defence Public Relations policy. More >>
Whenuapai Airbase Submissions Close On Friday
Wednesday, 14 January 2004, 10:45 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
More than 600 people have responded so far to the New Zealand Defence Force’s call for submissions on the future use options for Whenuapai Air Force base. More >>
Defence Launches Medals Website
Monday, 15 December 2003, 10:30 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Air Marshal Bruce Ferguson, Chief of Defence Force, this afternoon will officially launch the medals section of the New Zealand Defence Force website ( http://www.nzdf.mil.nz ), providing comprehensive information on medals relevant to New Zealand from the ... More >>
